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STATIONARY DRILL

Start With
The Fundamentals.

Review the linked drill references before arrival. Follow your instructors’ direction during training.

XMC Cadre and Challengers standing in formation at a ceremony while families watch
Challengers practice the standards of formation at an XMC ceremony.

Stationary drill develops attention to detail and the ability to respond together. Before arrival, become familiar with military courtesy and drill terminology in the SmartBook. Cadre demonstrate and teach the movements during training.

These linked training resources support preparation. They do not imply U.S. Army sponsorship of XMC. Follow current program guidance and instructor direction.

READ & PREPARE

Start with the SmartBook.

Review military courtesy, the illustrated positions and the drill vocabulary on pages 9–12.

Read SmartBook Pages 9–12 ↗

The supplied edition is January 2023. Use current course instructions for requirements, and practice drill under Cadre instruction.

SmartBook & Training Preparation ↗

YOUR NEXT STEP

Choose Your Next Preparation Topic.

Training Preparation Library ↗
Follow the current course instructions and Cadre direction.2026 Parents’ Guide · Enrolled Families ↗

Video from the official program or a linked training resource. Watch on YouTube ↗